After its start in 1997 with Astrud EP, three albums (Mi fracaso personal, Gran fuerza and Performance), one b-sides album (Algo cambió: Caras B y rarezas 1996–2005) and many collaborations with other artists, Astrud has been continuously evolving in its sound, whether they want to sound techno-pop, orchestral, rock or whatsoever. Daily living scenes and intelligence are always present in their lyrics.
On top of that, their attitude and image have turn them into some kind of pop icons in the spanish alternative scene.
Their last album, Tú no existes was released in April 2007.
El Miedo Que Tengo
Astrud Lyrics
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Es peor si pienso, no me hagas pensar otra vez.
Siempre digo que me he acostumbrado,
pero no me acostumbro ni en broma,
me desacostumbra de golpe
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo.
Muchas veces mucho antes ya sé que va a pasar
y me agarro de la sábana listo para hiperventilar.
Pero el miedo sólo asoma un poco y se va.
Va a ser interesante cuando se decida de veras
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo ...
En el supermercado de pronto hay que salir corriendo.
Salta un skater a mi lado y, ¡chack!,
sé que tendré que estar muerto, muerto.
¿Cómo no tenerlo? ¿Cómo no tenerlo? ¿Cómo no tenerlo?
El miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo.
¿Cómo no tenerlo? ¿Cómo no tenerlo? ¿Cómo no tenerlo?
El miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo,
el miedo que tengo, el miedo que tengo.
In Astrud's song El Miedo Que Tengo, the singer uses a repetitive melody and lyrics to convey the all-encompassing nature of her fear. She tries to push it away, but it's always there, ready to overpower her at any moment. The lyrics describe how she feels like she's always on edge, anticipating the worst, even if she doesn't know what that is. She talks about how sometimes she knows something scary is coming and prepares herself for it, but most of the time it's just a vague feeling that she can't shake.
The imagery in the song is vivid and unsettling. The singer talks about how even mundane activities, like shopping in a supermarket, can become terrifying when her fear takes over. She describes a skater jumping out at her, and how in that moment she thinks she's going to die. The repetition of the phrase "el miedo que tengo" (the fear that I have) reinforces the idea that her fear is always with her, no matter what she does.
Overall, El Miedo Que Tengo is a haunting song that captures the feeling of being paralyzed by fear. The singer's vulnerability is palpable, and the simplicity of the melody and lyrics only makes it more impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
El miedo que tengo no lo quieras saber.
You don't want to know the fear that I have.
Es peor si pienso, no me hagas pensar otra vez.
It's worse if I think about it, don't make me think again.
Siempre digo que me he acostumbrado, pero no me acostumbro ni en broma, me desacostumbra de golpe el miedo que tengo...
I always say I've gotten used to it, but I haven't at all, the fear I have catches me off guard.
Muchas veces mucho antes ya sé que va a pasar y me agarro de la sábana listo para hiperventilar.
Many times I know what's going to happen well in advance and I grab onto the sheets ready to hyperventilate.
Pero el miedo sólo asoma un poco y se va. Va a ser interesante cuando se decida de veras el miedo que tengo...
But the fear only shows up a little bit and then goes away. It's going to be interesting when it really decides to show up.
En el supermercado de pronto hay que salir corriendo. Salta un skater a mi lado y, ¡chack!, sé que tendré que estar muerto, muerto.
In the supermarket suddenly I have to run. A skater jumps by my side and, 'chack!', I know that I'll be dead, dead.
¿Cómo no tenerlo? ¿Cómo no tenerlo? ¿Cómo no tenerlo? El miedo que tengo...
How not to have it? How not to have it? How not to have it? The fear I have...
Contributed by Max A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.